I had the same model, older version, this is so much better. I really like the built in drip container, it opens up to a flat grill/griddle, the plates are reversible to grill and is a lot easier to clean.
I'm loving this Griddler so far. It is well made and a nice addition to my kitchen. I've cooked on a few times using both the grilling and griddle plates and everything turned out great! I highly recommend it as it is such a great purchase!
What a pleasure when a product comes along that is brilliantly designed, works flawlessly every time and is fast and easy to clean up. Thought this would be a “once in a while” cooking device for me, but I’ve used it about a dozen times already since my son gave it to me for my birthday last month! Homerun, Cuisinart.
This is my 3rd Griddler. I purchased a different brand that I used for a year and finally decided I needed to go back to the Griddler. This is so easy to keep clean and the non stick surface really works and lasts. You can cook everthing on this machine. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, smashed potatoes, toast, sandwiches, steak, hamburgers, hot dogs, brauts. etc.etc.
It cooks very well. However, when cooking fatty burgers the fat does not drain. I put lifts on the front legs to increase the angle so it drains quicker.
This was purchased to replace the same model, which I finally wore out from using it so much! Simple to use, reliable, time-saving, healthy cooking, easy to clean...I could go on, but you get the picture. I had purchased the optional waffle plates with my first one, and they transferred perfectly to the new one!